Frequently Asked Questions
Entries for the Waterford Viking Marathon will open on Friday the 4th of November 2022
Registration will open on Friday 4th of November.
and you can sign up here https://eventmaster.ie/event/O35JCpmH0Z
The Waterford Viking Marathon takes place on Sunday the 25th of June 2023 at 9.00am in Waterford City. Walkers start at 8.30am. If you are doing the Virtual Event you can chose to run any time between the 23rd and the 25th of June 2023
Yes, you can edit / update your own registration details,, up until 31st May, by logging in to your Eventmaster account. Please see instructions here
Yes, you can edit / update your own registration details,, up until 31st May, by logging in to your Eventmaster account. Please see instructions here
We have a Quarter (10.5km), Half and Full Marathon event. Walk, Jog, Run - it's up to you!
Yes, you can register here. Registration for the virtual closes at midnight on 31st May.
Yes. Your race pack will be posted to you. The pack will include your medal and t-shirt.
Yes to facilitate postal, virtual registration closes on the 1st of June 2023
The walkers start at 8.30am and the runners start at 9.00am. However, in the virtual you can choose your own start time between 12.01am on June 24th to midnight on June 26th.
Completion cut off time is 3.30pm.
Registration will open on Friday 4th of November.
and you can sign up here https://eventmaster.ie/event/O35JCpmH0Z
The minimum age to register for the event is 18 years of age.
There are no qualification requirements to take part in the event. We do recommend that you consult with your GP in advance of undertaking the challenge to ensure you are fit enough to take part and this event poses no risk to your health.
Our Charity Partner for 2023 is The Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind. There is an option for you to donate when you are registering here.
If you wish to raise money for your own chosen charity you are more than welcome to. You can set up your own fundraising page here and we can add the charity story to our website, if you email the logo and details to info@waterfordvikingmarathon.com
However, there is no obligation to raise money for a charity.
No shower facilities at the finish line.
Yes, bag drop will be located at 35 the mall. Bag drop will be open from 8.00am and close sharp at 8.45am.
Bag Collection will located at the finish line on Grattan Quay.
Please ensure that there are no valuable items in your bag and that your belongings are in a water proof bag as the WVM take no responsibility for loss or damage.
When registering you can choose to pay extra for postage of race pack,postage normally takes place the week of 2nd week of June – please allow several days for delivery. Otherwise you can collect race pack at 2 Grattan Quay on Friday 23rd from 4pm – 9pm or on Saturday 24th from 10am - 6pm. The cut-off date for postal is 1st of June 2023.
Strictly no refunds or transfer of registration as stated in terms and conditions. However, you can edit your ticket type or update your own registration details, up until 31st May, by logging in to your Eventmaster account. Please see instructions here
All events will start at 9.00am sharp. Walkers start at 8.30am.
Yes walkers are very welcome and they will start @8.30am
Yes
The start and the finish line are a 15 min walk apart, there is amble parking along the Quay & Waterside.
1st of June 2023
1st of June 2023
If you wish to have your race pack posted to you must register before the 1st of June - postage normally takes place the week of 2nd week of June – please allow several days for delivery.
All participants who register after this date will need to collect their race packs from 2 Grattan Quay on Friday 23rd from 4pm – 9pm or on Saturday 24th from 10am - 6pm. The cut-off date for postal is 1st of June 2023.
The Waterford Viking Marathon takes place on Sunday the 25 of June 2023 @ 9am from The Mall in Waterford City.
Walkers & wheelchair participants will start at 8.30.
Yes, it has AIMS accreditation.
Yes, there will be two pacers available for each pace, Full, Half, and Quarter marathons!
Each pacer will carry a balloon displaying the desired pacing time. Locate your balloon at the start line on the Mall and slot in behind the pacer.
Full Marathon Pacers – Every 15 Minutes: 3.00, 3.15, 3.30, 3.45, 4.00, 4.15 and 4.30.
Half Marathon Pacers – Every 10 Minutes: 1.30, 1.40, 1.50, 2.00 and 2.10
Quarter Marathon Pacers - 45 mins, 50, 60, and 70
